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Source of fiber, healthy fats, and natural fruit sugars
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Chia Seed Sour Cherry Date Ball (30 g) has 99 calories. That works out to 330 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.9 g of carbs, 1.6 g of protein, 2.5 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
99
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
18.9g
· 7% DV
Protein
1.6g
· 3% DV
Fat
2.5g
· 3% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 6% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 45 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 55 g | 182 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 198 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 297 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
A chia seed sour cherry date ball is made primarily with dates, chia seeds, and sour cherries. Some recipes add nuts, oats, or cocoa, so check the specific ingredient list if you need to avoid an ingredient.
To make a chia seed sour cherry date ball, blend pitted dates with sour cherries and chia seeds until the mixture clumps, then roll it into balls. If the mixture is crumbly, add a little water or another soft date.
No, a chia seed sour cherry date ball is usually a no-bake snack. Blend and shape the ingredients, then chill the balls so they firm up and are easier to handle.
Yes, but fresh sour cherries can make a chia seed sour cherry date ball too wet. Pit and drain them well, then let the mixture rest so the chia can absorb some moisture before shaping.
A chia seed sour cherry date ball may fall apart if the dates are dry or the mixture has not been blended enough to bind. Blend it longer; if needed, add a little water or a soft date until it holds together.
No, chia seeds do not have to be soaked first for a chia seed sour cherry date ball. They absorb moisture as the mixture rests; if you soak them beforehand, use less added liquid to avoid a sticky mixture.
Store a chia seed sour cherry date ball in a sealed container in the refrigerator. If you made the balls with fresh cherries, keep them chilled and avoid leaving them at room temperature for an extended period.
Yes, a chia seed sour cherry date ball can be frozen. Freeze the balls separately on a tray first, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw them in the refrigerator before eating.
A chia seed sour cherry date ball can be a convenient snack before exercise because dates provide carbohydrates. Try it well before your workout rather than immediately beforehand if a dense, chewy snack feels uncomfortable while exercising.
Not necessarily: dates and sour cherries sweeten a chia seed sour cherry date ball naturally, but a recipe or packaged version may also include added sugar or syrup. The name alone does not establish whether sweetener was added.
Vitamins
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
B3
0.38mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.63µg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
56mg · 8% DV
Magnesium
26mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
162mg · 5% DV
Sodium
3.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 99 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A chia seed sour cherry date ball is a small, fruit-based snack made by combining soft dates with chia seeds and sour cherries, then shaping the mixture into balls. It is a contemporary snack rather than a dish tied to one particular region. Dates give it a sticky base, while the cherries add a tart note and the chia seeds a slight crunch.
It is dense and chewy, with sweetness balanced by the fruit’s acidity. Enjoy it as a quick snack, pack one for a busy day, or serve it with coffee or tea instead of a larger dessert. It provides fibre and fats alongside natural fruit sugars; a 100 g portion contains 12.5 g of fibre. Because it is concentrated and sweet, one medium ball makes a practical small serving.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.22g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.